Dutch company 3devo has introduced an extruder, known as the world’s first industrial desktop wire extruder, which may help reduce the cost of commercial-grade wire. 3devo NEXT 1.0 and 3devo Advanced have the advantages of many large extruders, which makes them attractive for small businesses or loyal fans who want to reduce the cost of 3D printer wires in the long term.
The price of NEXT is $ 3,370 (3,100 Euros), and the black powder-coated Advanced starts at $ 4,300. Both prices do not include sales tax and shipping costs, so this is a considerable investment. But for enthusiasts, corporate users, or research institutions, they will reap long-term returns from this investment, so this product is expected to find a market.
Both extruders use recycled materials or industrial pure plastic pellets, both of which can have a significant impact on 3D printing costs and even reduce the cost of finished products for end users. Their size is only 50.6×21.6×54.0cm, so they are small enough to be suitable for most workbenches and will not occupy half of the workshop like some recycling systems.
They all have an automatically adjusted wire diameter control system to ensure consistent products are produced according to your settings, with set values between 0.5-3mm. They are equipped with a diameter sensor that is accurate to 43 microns and tight enough to fit most applications. As far as Tiangongsha knows, they also have a cooling system for high-speed extrusion, which can preset PLA and ABS and can change settings during production. The wire is automatically wound on the reel. They are even equipped with sensors to reduce the possibility of dry running.
3devo Next 1.0 is for loyal enthusiasts, small commercial 3D printing stores and universities who need to cut costs and reduce their environmental impact. This is a win-win situation, because using recycled materials and crushing plastic and creating new ABS or PET products can reduce the cost of 3D printed wires to $ 0.55 per pound.
3devo Advanced is aimed at universities, researchers, plastics companies and 3D printing experts who want to produce small batches or use a small amount of new wire composites. Some companies want to create new standards or even brand-new plastic compounds to push the limits of wire technology. They mix unused or recycled plastics to create stronger, more flexible or durable products.
With an extruder, researchers can continue to experiment with new types of wires and recycle them once they have the results. 3devo Advanced can create 1.5kg of commercial-grade wire in an hour, which makes it a powerful ally for developing new wires or creating specific compounds for demanding applications.
3devo NEXT has three separate, independent heating zones and a maximum temperature of 350 degrees Celsius, while 3devo Advanced can reach 450 degrees Celsius and has four separate zones. This means that 3devo Advanced can handle materials such as PEEK and other high-melting high-end engineering plastics, and it is also equipped with a mixing zone for precise formulation and gradient work.
3devo products are great, everyone from amateurs to professional organizations need to cut their 3D printing costs and recycle old prints and materials. Now you can integrate this desktop device into your workflow and create your own at home Wire.